Description

(Phenylethyl)Benzene is a high-purity aromatic hydrocarbon compound, also known as 1,1-Diphenylethane. This specialty chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its defined molecular structure and reactivity. It is essential for research and development laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and industries involved in producing pharmaceuticals, liquid crystals, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used as a core component or intermediate in the production of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other advanced optical materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Serves as a versatile reagent and starting material in academic and industrial research for creating novel organic compounds.
• Perfumery & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a precursor or a fixative component in the development of sophisticated synthetic fragrances.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed as a monomer or additive to modify the properties of specialty polymers and resins.
• Electronics Chemicals: Used in the formulation of specialty chemicals for the electronics industry, including photoresists.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Phenylethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	38888-98-1
Molecular Formula	C14H14
Molecular Weight	182.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Diphenylethane; Bibenzyl, α-methyl-; α-Methylbibenzyl; (1-Phenylethyl)benzene; Benzene, (1-phenylethyl)-; 1-Phenylethylbenzene; NSC 406908
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Quality Control

Our (Phenylethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.568 - 1.572
Density (20°C)	0.990 - 1.010 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.